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What could possibly top three days of wonderful scenery, food, wine and fun - the Merrijig Inn. The weather was cold but clear and the warm cosy environment was perfect. Every detail was considered and history and heritage oozed from every brick and beam. The room was sumptuous and very comfortable, reading by the fire a delight and the breakfast absolutely delicious - all produce local and sustainable too. Liz was the perfect hostess, do not miss this treat if you are going to Port Fairy.

Stayed: July 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask chasmAuckland about Merrijig Inn

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Perfect winter stay - cosy, warm and just what we needed. More than one open fire so plenty of spaces to sit and relax. The rooms were clean, and again great attention to detail. Fantastic hosts, will definitely be back.

Stayed: July 2013

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Ask dandrews1976 about Merrijig Inn

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We were warmly welcomed at this cosy and picturesque old inn, dating from about 1842. The inn is invitingly decorated in a mix of old and new and our room looked out across a verandah to the cottage garden at the front. The back grassed garden contains the vegetable garden with hens softly clucking around and you can see from there across to the river port. It is only a short walk to Griffiths Island, home to a shearwater colony as well as the bluestone lighthouse dating from 1859. Dinner, after a drink in the cosy bar, was in the Merrijig Kitchen with the open fire keeping us warm, an absolutely delicious meal. Elsewhere there were other sitting areas with comfortable sofas and chairs, easy to fall asleep in front of the fire! Breakfast was wonderful, don't miss the caraway seeded rye toast!

Room Tip: Room no 1 on the ground floor was spacious with a small sitting room as well. The queen size bed was...

Stayed: June 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask countrycruising about Merrijig Inn

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We have just spent 3 nights at this cosy retreat. Open fire place lit every night . Hydronic heating throughout so a perfect spot for a winter get away. Great location and delicious homemade breakfast with personal service. Convenience of the restaurant attached-a little pricy but great food Accommodation costs appropriately priced for what you get / the owners certainly aim to please and have set an excellent standard that Port Fairy township should be proud of at a national and international level!You won't be disappointed!Castlemaine

Room Tip: We stayed downstairs near the tea room and open fire place

Stayed: July 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask SallyCastlemaine about Merrijig Inn

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Everything about this fabulous little inn is wonderful. Superb food in the restaurant, lovely hosts, unbelievable room and facilities, and a great location. The garden room at the rear is the one to have - looking out on the herbs and chooks and hearing the surf.

Stayed: June 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask Anna D about Merrijig Inn

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A cute town in a nice setting along a harbor. The inn is old and quaint ( all in a good way ). The best part was the rain on a tin roof made for incredible sleeping. We did not eat dinner there, but the menu was quite interesting but the breakfast was a delight. The staff were happy and helpful.

Stayed: April 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask John890000 about Merrijig Inn

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Recently my wife and I stayed here. It is a beautiful looking 2 century old building. The gardens are lovely and there is a chicken coop with these beautiful fluffy chickens whose eggs are used in some of the restaurants meals. The attic room with ensuite was small (we were told that in the 1870's the whole attic was rented out to 20 police officers without ammenities where now 10 people sleep in 5 rooms) but we knew that prior to booking but still more than adequate because the rest of the B&B is where downtime is spent not the bedroom. The breakfast mainly consisted of eggs and bacon, muesli, varieties of stewed fruit, common cereals and home made bread with jams the cover charge of $30 is too steep for this variety. The restaurant is 5 stars the food is "TO DIE FOR" amazing I do not have enough words to describe the quality, my wife and I came out feeling very satisfied and in awe of the Chef, she is a Genius. There a few little things which were annoying, the toilet seat in the ensuite does not stay up, We had made a booking for the restaurant and when we were taken to our table we were in the observatory were breakfast is served and not the restaurant yet when a couple came in without a reservation they were given a table in the restaurant. The toilet seat in the main B&B toilet was broken and appears to have been like that for a while. Like I said little things. I would happily stay here again and would highly reccommend it to anyone. Port Fairy is a beautiful little town and great place to get away from the kids for a couple of days.

Room Tip: Attic rooms are very small if you like a little more space ask for the downstairs rooms.

Stayed: April 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask MrSister1 about Merrijig Inn

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The Merrijig Inn, Victoria's oldest Inn, is our special place in Port Fairy.The Merrijig Inn is located in Port Fairy, the jewel of south west Victoria on the Great Ocean Road.The Merrijig Kitchen is our restaurant in our historic dining room. We write our menu daily from seasonal produce, sourced locally where possible from the south-west country-sdie.Our carefully crafted wine list features passionate producers who use bio-dynamic & organic practises and their wine speaks of 'terroir'.The Merrijig front bar is open every day from 4pm so you're welcome to come and enjoy a drink and a chat!Centrally located next to the wharf, the Merrijig Inn is close to all of historic Port Fairy's attractions including galleries, shopping and beaches.We hope you'll join us and enjoy the charm of the hisotric Merrijig Inn!It's exciting for us to be able to host you in one of Port Fairy's most charming buildings - so come share our love of eating great food and drinking delicious wine, and stay a while!Liz & Tanya....more less

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